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Andrea Gilligan invites callers to have their say on the topics of the day - get in touch by emailing [email protected] Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
Have You Been To? - The best of Derry
We continue a county-by-county journey across Ireland, exploring all 32 counties that make up this remarkable island. Have you been to some of these places and hidden gems?Today, Andrea is joined by Travel Content Creator Will Murphy to find out what the best things to see and do are in County Derry!
Jul 24
10 min
World IVF Day - what is your experience?
Many couples spend a lot of time and money building their families. For some, it can often come easier than it does for others. In 1978, the first baby was born via IVF, giving hope to many parents looking to have a baby.Tomorrow is World IVF Day so we want to hear from people who have gone through their own IVF journey, and how the ability to conceive via IVF has changed so many people’s lives…Joining Andrea to discuss is Fertility Coach & best selling author of ‘Still Trying to Conceive’, Helena Tubridy and listeners.
Jul 24
13 min
Do we need more footpaths on rural roads?
Many people living in rural areas cannot access local towns and villages on foot due to the lack of footpaths and safe roads. With little to no public transport across rural areas, locals are forced to drive their cars, when they may not be needed. Those that do not have cars face treacherous walks on the side of busy roads due to the lack of sufficient infrastructure.We want to hear from our listeners today: does your area need more footpaths, and do we have to fight so hard to get them?Joining Andrea to discuss is Fianna Fáil Cllr, Patrick McGowan, as well as listeners.
Jul 24
15 min
Are you excited for the All-Ireland final?
This Sunday marks the All-Ireland final, where, for the first time in 20 years, Mayo will face Kerry.Andrea is joined by some die hard Mayo and Kerry fans to discuss how they’re celebrating the day!
Jul 24
10 min
Regional Roundup with Shane Beatty
Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week.
Jul 24
12 min
How should inheritance tax work for single people?
Have you thought about inheritance? And, if you’re a single person, do you know what will happen to your home after you die? How should the tax work if you don’t have any children?Joining Andrea to discuss is Michael Houghton from the Financial Independence and Personal Finance podcast, John Lowe from MoneyDoctors.ie, as well as listeners.
Jul 24
22 min
The Home Squad: Home Gyms
Are you fed up of going to the gym, and would rather have the gym come to you?This week, the Home Squad are here to talk all things home gyms!Joining Andrea to discuss is John Belton, owner of No.17 PT, Human Performance and Wellness Coach and Kate O’Driscoll, (@victorianrathmines) & co-host of ‘Rip it up: The Renovations Podcast’.
Jul 23
9 min
Taxi plate expires after husband’s death - listener experience
Yesterday, we asked: do you struggle to get a taxi in your area?We got lots of responses to this question from people up and down the country, but one stuck out to us.A woman has messaged the show to say she was in a position whereby she inherited her late husband's taxi plate, however, she did not fill out a form within 9 months of his passing due to the shock and heartbreak she was feeling and then his taxi was declared invalid by NTA.Anne joins Andrea to share her story…
Jul 23
10 min
Are rule changes making GAA better?
This week Mayo will face Kerry in the All-Ireland final.This season there were some new rules brought into the game, some of the more notable ones were the 2 point score outside the 40 metre arc, at all times during play, each team must have four players in their defensive half and three players in their attacking half, and the opening throw in is now strictly 1v1.What do you think of the new rules? Have they made the game more exciting, or should we stick to the basics?Andrea is joined by listeners to discuss.
Jul 23
20 min
How concerned are residents about the Slievenamon fires?
Firefighting crews have remained on site at Slievenamon in County Tipperary on Wednesday following continued operations overnight from Tuesday – as the fire which started on Monday morning has now spread into an adjacent Coillte forest.While there are no immediate risks to residents, the spread of these wildfires is concerning to those living in the area, as they do not know what is next to come.Andrea is joined by local residents to get their thoughts.
Jul 23
12 min
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